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Boston Map: S&S RestaurantS&S Restaurant Frommer's Very Highly Recommended

Cuisine Deli
Hours Mon-Wed 7am-10pm; Thurs-Fri 7am-11pm; Sat 8am-11pm; Sun 8am-10pm; brunch Sat-Sun until 4pm
Address
1334 Cambridge St
Location Inman Sq, Outside Harvard Square
Transportation T: Red Line to Harvard, then no. 69 (Harvard-Lechmere) bus to Inman Sq.; or Red Line to Central, then a 10-min. walk on Prospect St
Phone 617/354-0777
Web site www.sandsrestaurant.com
Prices Main courses $4-$18
Credit Cards AE, MC, V
Other Free parking; ask cashier for token on weekends

Frommer's Review

Es is Yiddish for "eat," and this Cambridge classic is as straightforward as its name ("eat and eat"). Founded in 1919 by the great-grandmother of the current owners, the wildly popular brunch spot draws what seems to be half of Cambridge at busy times on weekends. It's northeast of Harvard Square, west of MIT, and worth a visit during the week, too. Light-flooded, with lots of light wood and plants, it looks contemporary, but the brunch offerings are huge portions of traditional dishes such as pancakes, waffles, and omelets. The bagels and cinnamon rolls are among the best in the area; you'll also find traditional deli items (corned beef, pastrami, tongue, potato pancakes, and blintzes), yummy house-made corned beef hash, and breakfast anytime. Be early for brunch, or plan to spend a good chunk of your Saturday or Sunday standing around people-watching and getting hungry -- I'll be right there with you. Or dine on a weekday and soak up the neighborhood atmosphere.

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